Marvel Star Wars Solicitations for May 2016

February 17, 2016 at 6:17 pm | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment
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Marvel has released their comic solicitations for May 2016. Here’s the Star Wars rundown including their May the 4th Be With You Star Wars promotions and a nice roundup of their Star Wars Legends Epic Collection TPB’s for the year.

Star Wars: Poe Dameron #2

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist/Cover Artist: Phil Noto

The first FORCE AWAKENS era comic series continues! Who is Captain Terrex of the First Order…and how did he find Poe’s squadron? Can Poe and company beat Terrex to their prize?

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: May 4, 2016

Darth Vader #20

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Mark Brooks

New Story Arc! “END OF GAMES” begins this issue! Inspector Thanoth returns with some startling information. Vader may have passed his master’s tests…but will his own schemes prove his undoing? PLUS: A bonus tale of Triple-Zero and Beetee!

Details: 40 pages, Rated T, $4.99
Release Date: May 11, 2016

Star Wars #19

Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist/Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu
Variant Covers: Leinil Francis Yu (sketch cover), John Tyler Christopher (action figure cover)

Will Leia be able to save a prison full of Imperial forces? Or will the mastermind of the takeover strike back against the Empire? Find out as “Rebel Jail” concludes!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: May 25, 2016

Obi-Wan and Anakin #5 (of 5)

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist/Cover Artist: Marco Checchetto

War breaks out…with our Jedi caught in the middle! Master and apprentice come to an important realization. Marvel’s first Jedi-centric miniseries draws to a dramatic close!

Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Release Date: May 25, 2016

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion Vol. 1 TPB

Writers: John Wagner, Paul Alden, Randy Stradley, Darko Macan and Brian Wood
Pencillers: Cam Kennedy, Raul Trevino, Davide Fabbri, Dave Gibbons, Carlos D’Anda and Ryan Kelly
Cover Artist: Alex Ross

When the Death Star falls, what will happen next for the galaxy? Find out in this collection of tales set in the immediate aftermath of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope! Stinging from defeat, Darth Vader is consumed with tracking down the Force-strong young pilot who destroyed his battle station. What would it mean for the Empire if Vader and the evil Emperor Palpatine discover Luke Skywalker’s identity? With the Rebellion emboldened, Princess Leia leads a stealth squadron, Han Solo and Chewbacca face off against the bounty hunter Boba Fett, and Luke and Wedge Antilles infiltrate an Imperial Destroyer. Witness the continuing adventures of everyone’s favorite Star Wars heroes and villains! Collecting STAR WARS: EMPIRE #7, #14 and #16-18; STAR WARS: VADER’S QUEST #1-4; and STAR WARS (2013) #1-12.

Details: 504 pages, Rated T, $39.99
Release Date: June 22, 2016

Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 HC (Granov Cover)

Writer: Kieron Gillen
Penciller: Salvador Larroca
Cover Artist: Adi Granov

One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction stars in his first volume of villainy! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must rise again to reassert the Empire’s iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader’s duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face a fresh threat to his power. And as other villains old and new play their parts — from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutant Aphra, as well as the killer droids Triple Zero and BeeTee — how long until Vader’s dangerous alliances blow up in his face? Join Darth Vader and feel the power of the dark side! Collecting DARTH VADER #1-12.

Details: 296 pages, Rated T, $34.99
ISBN: 978-1-302-90195-0
Trim size: oversized
Release Date: July 6, 2016

Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 HC (Ross Cover)

Details: 296 pages, Rated T, $34.99
ISBN: 978-1-302-90209-4
Release Date: July 6, 2016

Star Wars Vol. 1 HC (Cassaday Cover)

Writer: Jason Aaron
Pencillers: John Cassaday, Simone Bianchi and Stuart Immonen
Cover Artist: John Cassaday

The greatest space saga of all returns to Marvel! The ragtag Rebel Alliance has just destroyed the massive Death Star — but the Galactic Empire is not toppled yet! Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they continue the fight for freedom against Darth Vader and his evil master, the Emperor! But when a rebel assault goes wrong, Luke comes face-to-face with the Dark Lord himself! The young Jedi’s quest to learn more about the ancient order will lead to an uncanny encounter with Boba Fett and land him in the middle of the Arena of Death. Meanwhile, Han and Leia face a mysterious woman from the charming smuggler’s past — one with a very personal grudge! Plus: Discover a secret chapter of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s story! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #1-12.

Details: 288 pages, Rated T, $34.99
Release Date: September 7, 2016

Star Wars Vol. 1 HC (Immonen Cover)

Details: 288 pages, Rated T, $34.99
ISBN: 978-1-302-90198-1
Release Date: September 7, 2016

Star Wars: True Believers! $1.00 – May the 4th Be With You!

True Believers: Star Wars #1
Reprinting Star Wars (2015) #1
Details: 40 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Darth Vader #1
Reprinting Darth Vader #1
Details: 40 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Lando #1
Reprinting Lando #1
Details: 40 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Chewbacca #1
Reprinting Chewbacca #1
Details: 32 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Shattered Empire #1
Reprinting Shattered Empire #1
Details: 32 pages, Rate T+, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Kanan #1
Reprinting Kanan #1
Details: 32 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Star Wars Covers #1
Reprinting all your favorite Star Wars covers and variants
Details: 32 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Star Wars Classic #1
Reprinting Star Wars (1977) #1
Details: 32 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Droids #1
Reprinting Droids #1
Details: 32 pages, Rate All Ages, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

True Believers: Vader Down#1
Reprinting Vader Down #1
Details: 40 pages, Rate T, $1.00
Release Date: May 4, 2016

Star Wars Legends Epic Collections

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 1 TPB
Release Date: January 2016
Price: $34.99

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: New Republic Vol. 1 TPB
Release Date: February 2016
Price: $34.99

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Old Republic Vol. 1 TPB
Release Date: April 2016
Price: $34.99

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Rise of Sith Vol. 1 TPB
Release Date: June 2016
Price: $34.99

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 2 TPB
Release Date: August 2016
Price: $34.99

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: Infinities TPB
Release Date: September 2016
Price: $39.99